A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tagum City in Davao del Norte Friday morning. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the earthquake struck 32 kilometers southeast of Tagum City at 8:07 A.M. Phivolcs said the earthquake, which was tectonic in origin, was felt at Intensity 4 in Davao City, Intensity 3 in Tagum City, and President Roxas in North Cotabato, and Intensity 2 in Matalam and Makilala towns in North Cotabato, Kidapawan City and General Santos City. Phivolcs chief Renato Solidum said over ANC's News@8 that people in affected areas should expect aftershocks. Solidum said the earthquake's magnitude was moderate, and it did not cause any damage in the affected areas. “We consider it a moderate earthquake. The depth is shallow. With this combination, the intensity was a little bit strong but not enough to cause damages,” he said. –ABS
